Hello! I am excited to submit my application to your organization. With over 10+ years of experience in software development, UX/UI design, and cross-functional collaboration, I am passionate about creating innovative, user-centered solutions that are both effective and intuitive. My background in designing products and systems, coupled with my ability to communicate across multidisciplinary teams, makes me confident that I can contribute meaningfully to your team. Throughout my career, I have worked on a variety of projects where the ability to connect with others, whether it is collaborating with design, development, or product teams, has been key to success. I believe that great designs stem from strong communication, and I have always focused on bridging gaps and fostering positive, productive relationships with everyone I work with. I am excited about a people-first, inclusive culture where the emphasis on collaboration resonates with my approach to work and my overall life philosophy. Most recently at Ford Motor Company, I had the opportunity to lead and contribute to both the design and development of key products, adapting email communications into user-friendly web systems, and collaborating on software flows for large-scale features. My experience in both technical and design roles has given me a strong understanding of how to integrate functionality and aesthetics, always keeping the end user as the highest priority in my decisions. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your organization, and I am excited to continue growing in a work environment that values both creativity, technical innovation, and open communication. I look forward to the possibility of contributing and discussing how my experience can support the team. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Joe Dinkha

Hello! I am excited to submit my application to your organization. With over 10+ years of experience in software development, UX/UI design, and cross-functional collaboration, I am passionate about creating innovative, user-centered solutions that are both effective and intuitive. My background in designing products and systems, coupled with my ability to communicate across multidisciplinary teams, makes me confident that I can contribute meaningfully to your team. Throughout my career, I have worked on a variety of projects where the ability to connect with others, whether it is collaborating with design, development, or product teams, has been key to success. I believe that great designs stem from strong communication, and I have always focused on bridging gaps and fostering positive, productive relationships with everyone I work with. I am excited about a people-first, inclusive culture where the emphasis on collaboration resonates with my approach to work and my overall life philosophy. Most recently at Ford Motor Company, I had the opportunity to lead and contribute to both the design and development of key products, adapting email communications into user-friendly web systems, and collaborating on software flows for large-scale features. My experience in both technical and design roles has given me a strong understanding of how to integrate functionality and aesthetics, always keeping the end user as the highest priority in my decisions. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your organization, and I am excited to continue growing in a work environment that values both creativity, technical innovation, and open communication. I look forward to the possibility of contributing and discussing how my experience can support the team. Thank you for your time and consideration!

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Hello!

I am excited to submit my application to your organization. With over 10+ years of experience in
software development, UX/UI design, and cross-functional collaboration, I am passionate about
creating innovative, user-centered solutions that are both effective and intuitive. My
background in designing products and systems, coupled with my ability to communicate across
multidisciplinary teams, makes me confident that I can contribute meaningfully to your team.

Throughout my career, I have worked on a variety of projects where the ability to connect with
others, whether it is collaborating with design, development, or product teams, has been key to
success. I believe that great designs stem from strong communication, and I have always
focused on bridging gaps and fostering positive, productive relationships with everyone I work
with. I am excited about a people-first, inclusive culture where the emphasis on collaboration
resonates with my approach to work and my overall life philosophy.

Most recently at Ford Motor Company, I had the opportunity to lead and contribute to both the
design and development of key products, adapting email communications into user-friendly
web systems, and collaborating on software flows for large-scale features. My experience in
both technical and design roles has given me a strong understanding of how to integrate
functionality and aesthetics, always keeping the end user as the highest priority in my decisions.

I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your organization,
and I am excited to continue growing in a work environment that values both creativity,
technical innovation, and open communication. I look forward to the possibility of contributing
and discussing how my experience can support the team.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer - Ford Pro: Sales Solutions Product Group UX at Ford Motor Company
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Led redesign of 30+ Ford Fleet webpages into the FordPro.com experience using a new design system; consolidated free and paid views of Ford Telematics fleet management tools into a single view; created journey maps for usable features in Ford Telematics and Ford Pro Dealer Tools; adapted Dealer Insider Newsletter to a web version within the new design system; led design and code reviews across product, development, and design teams.
Career Break
April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Time-off for health, well-being, and professional development.
Functional Analyst - Client: Hallmark Cards at Material (formerly T3 – The Think Tank)
October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Wrote detailed application requirements and led workshops in note-taking and requirement analysis; mapped details for User Accounts, Card Customization, Checkout journeys, tasks, and stories; created a CMS scorecard to compare CMS vendors and support vendor selection.
Software Developer, UX / UI Designer at General Motors Company
June 20, 2016 - October 20, 2019
Developed solutions and added features to the Global Test System tool for end-of-line enhancements; reduced tool update time from 53 minutes to under 2 minutes; created wireframes and high‑fidelity mockups for 10+ apps; served as a UX/UI design lead for mentorship and reviews in the GM Design Center of Excellence; recognition as Toastmasters member and town hall video editor.
Software Development Intern at General Motors
June 1, 2014 - August 1, 2016
Software development intern across summers 2014, 2015 and MSU Capstone involvement.
Technical Analyst, Research & Development at Locate Me, LLC (MissingLink.com)
June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Contributed to research and development initiatives during Summer 2013.
IT Specialist at MSU Residential & Hospitality Services: Information Services
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015
IT support across Information Services for residential & hospitality programs (Fall 2012 – Spring 2015).
Product Designer - Ford Pro: Sales Solutions Product Group at Ford Motor Company
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Owned end-to-end UX for Ford Pro, improving usability across complex B2B fleet tools; identified friction through research and analytics; delivered targeted UX improvements; redesigned FordFleet into Ford Pro and unified telematics tools into a simpler, scalable experience; prototyped in Figma and code; partnered with engineers to ship production UI updates; built reusable design system components; improved onboarding and Dealer Tools experiences.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering (IT and Media & Information) at Michigan State University
August 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering (IT and Media & Information) at Michigan State University
August 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services